Libertia ixioides (Chilean iris)
Botanical Information
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Libertia |
| Species | ixioides |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | Native to Chile. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 9a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-5) - 1 |
| Temperature (°F) | 23 - 34 |
| Height | 0.5 - 1 m |
| Spread | 0.5 - 1 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A perennial, bearing slender, upright stems of orange flowers above sword-shaped foliage. |
| Shape | Tufted. |
| Landscape | Flower border, flower garden. |
| Propagation | By seed or division of rhizomes. |
| Cultivation | Grow in sunny, sheltered location with protection from winter frosts. |
| Pests | No notable pests or diseases. |
| Notable Specimens | Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex, England. |
Photographs
Libertia ixioides, form. Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex, England. 25/10/2019.
Libertia ixioides, bud. Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex, England. 25/10/2019.